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Offline Victor

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Constantine II VLPP
« on: August 21, 2014, 04:53:04 PM »
I just got this lot because of the bottom coin, which is an unofficial issue of Constantine II. It is unusual though because of the bust.


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Re: Constantine II VLPP
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2014, 06:24:39 PM »
I also bid on this little lot. Didn't know I was bidding against you.

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Re: Constantine II VLPP
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2014, 06:29:51 PM »
Also, why would you say it's an unofficial issue? I thought it was an unlisted but official Trier coin, maybe similar to: http://notinric.lechstepniewski.info/7tri-227.html
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Re: Constantine II VLPP
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2014, 06:41:23 PM »
Also, why would you say it's an unofficial issue?

There are a few things not quite right, but the biggest reason is most of the reverse legend is IIIII


below is the official type it is copying

I was interested in this unofficial coin because it is copying such a rare type, instead of the normal bust type.

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Re: Constantine II VLPP
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2014, 07:39:00 PM »
You're right, I didn't pay much attention to the rev. As I don't actively collect unofficials I am now glad I didn't win the auction. Congrats and hope you place and sell it for a nice return ;)